Seminoles Win But Warning Signs Linger | Florida State Seminoles Football News

Florida State opened 2026 with a win over New Mexico State, 34-17, offering fans a fleeting reprieve after a summer of uncertainty—but the victory came with glaring red flags. Despite putting up 419 yards and 34 points led by running backs Ousmane Kromah and Samuel Singleton Jr., the offensive line—five new starters—struggled to create space. QB Ashton Daniels showed flashes with over 200 yards and some rushing, but also threw an interception, leaving preseason doubts unresolved. Seven penalties for 65 yards further exposed lapses. With a big SMU showdown looming, the real test is whether coach Norvell can fix these issues before kickoff. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/559b88344b0f30c8